Free NCAA Football Prediction: Nebraska vs. Purdue Odds
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College Football Handicapping Analysis: Nebraska Cornhuskers vs. Purdue Boilermakers
Nebraska Cornhuskers 3-3 vs. Purdue Boilermakers 4-2
Date: Saturday, October 15th
Time: 7:30 PM ET
Venue: Ross-Ade Stadium West Lafayette
NCAA Football ATS Spread Odds: Cornhuskers 14 / Boilermakers -14 (Bet Now!)
NCAA Football Moneyline Odds: Cornhuskers 413 / Boilermakers -577
NCAA Betting Total Odds: Total O/U 56.5
Nebraska Cornhuskers
Last season, the Cornhuskers finished with an overall record of 3-3. This includes going 2-1 in Big Ten action.
In their previous game, the Cornhuskers picked up a 14-13 road win over Rutgers. This was an impressive victory as they were also the 3.0 point underdogs. The Cornhuskers are going for another win, as in their last game they defeated Rutgers, despite entering as the betting underdog.
On offense, the Cornhuskers are averaging 28.5 points per game, good for 87th in the NCAA. So far, a majority of their touchdowns have come on the ground, as they have rushed for 14, while throwing for 9.
Heading into the game, the Cornhuskers will hope for some improved play from their defense, as they are currently 91st at 29.33 points per game allowed.
Over their last 10 games, the Cornhuskers have struggled both straight up (3-7-0) as well as vs the spread, going 3-7-0. On average, the team scored 26.0 points per game while allowing 29.3, leading to a negative scoring differential.
Through their last 5 road games, Nebraska has an ATS record of just 3-2-0. However, their overall record was 1-4-0 while averaging 20.2 points per game.
Purdue Boilermakers
The Boilermakers come into the game with an overall record of 4-2. This strong play includes going 2-1 in Big Ten action.
In their previous game, the Boilermakers picked up a 31-29 home win over Maryland. This was an impressive victory as they were also the 3.0 point underdogs.
The Boilermakers head into the game with the 58th-ranked scoring offense at 32.5 points per game. Currently, they have scored a majority of their touchdowns through the air, with 13 receiving touchdowns compared to 11 rushing scores.
Going into the game, the Boilermakers’ defensive unit is 43rd in the NCAA in points allowed per game at 22.0.
Against the spread, Purdue have gone 6-4-0 in their last 10 games. Over this same period, their straight up record is 7-3-0. On offense, the team averaged 35.0 points per game while allowing 25.7. Their over-under mark (last 10) is 7-3-0.
Across their last 5 home contests, Purdue has been good against the spread posting a mark of 3-2-0. Their overall mark in these games was 4-1-0, while averaging 41.4 points per game.
NCAA Football Handicapping Trends
- The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Nebraska’s last 5 games
- The total has gone UNDER in 9 of Nebraska’s last 13 games on the road
- The total has gone OVER in 6 of Purdue’s last 7 games at home
- Purdue is 5-1 SU in its last 6 games at home
4* Nebraska vs. Purdue NCAA Betting Final Analysis:
This season, Nebraska has struggled to move the ball through the air, averaging just 255.33 passing yards per game. This week, the Cornhuskers will be facing a Purdue defense that is ranked 130th in pass yards allowed per game. So far, they are averaging 267.8 yards per game when facing defenses ranked outside the top 50 in passing defense.
In the passing game, the Boilermakers are currently one of the leading groups in the country, at 299.0 yards per game through the air. This week, the Boilermakers will be facing a Nebraska defense that is ranked 166th in pass yards allowed per game. This year, they are averaging 319.0 yards per game when facing defenses ranked outside the top 50 in passing defense.
4* Nebraska Cornhuskers vs. Purdue Boilermakers NCAA Betting Pick: Nebraska ATS
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